02 November 2021, 10:22 | 28 August 2021, 15:29
The UEFA Champions League Group D fixture, Sheriff Tiraspol vs. Inter Milan kicks off at 21:00 (GMT+1) on Wednesday, November 3, at the Bolshaya Sportivnaya Arena. Referee Felix Zwayer (GER) will have the final say on the pitch, with the help of Video Assistant Referee, Marco Fritz (GER).
Preview Sheriff Champions League, Nov 3, 2021
Preview UEFA Champions League debutants FC Sheriff Tiraspol picked up a 2-0 win on the domestic front in the game against F.C. Petrocub over the weekend in the Moldovan National Division. On Matchday 3, the Moldovan outfit picked up a 3-1 defeat to Inter Milan at the San Siro. Edin Dzeko (34’) had the opener, but Sebastien Thill (52’) restored Tiraspol on level terms minutes after the break. However, goals from Arturo Vidal (58’) and Stefan de Vrij (67’) eventually separated both sides at full-time. Despite the defeat, the Moldovan side sits at the top of Group D with 6 points after 2W, 0D, & 1L. Matchday 3’s defeat to Inter ended Sheriff's 11-match unbeaten European run (8W & 3D). However, the club has won their last five home European games and remains unbeaten in seven (W6 & D1). In addition, FC Sheriff Tiraspol has only one defeat in five games across all competitions: WWLWW. With nine points usually enough for a last-16 berth, manager Yuriy Vernydub will aim for nothing less than a win on Wednesday. The 55-year-old could line up with the 4—2—3—1 formation, leaving Basit or Adama Traore in attack. Yansané, and Boban Nikolov are ruled out, while Moussa Kyabou remains in doubt for this fixture. Bruno (calf injury) also remains on the injury list. Meanwhile, Gustavo Dulanto will miss the next game if he picks up a booking on Wednesday.
Preview Inter Champions League, Nov 3, 2021
Preview Three-time UEFA Champions League winners, Inter Milan, return to continental league action after Sunday's 2-0 win over Udinese, courtesy of a brace by Joaquin Correa (60’ & 68’). The victory over Sheriff was Inter’s first in the competition, and following the win, Inter sits 3rd with 4 points in Group D after 1W, 1D, & 1L. Following the weekend’s victory over Udinese, the Italians return with back-to-back victories after five games across all competitions: LWDWW. On Wednesday, Inter’s 3—5—2 formation could see Edin Dzeko and Lautaro Martinez in attack once again. Meanwhile, Joaquin Correa could be pushing for a start having bagged a brace over the weekend. In other related news, Lautaro Martínez signed a new contract with the club which will see him remain at Inter until 2026. On meetings, this will be the second encounter between both sides on continental soil.